The whole gang at the reunion on August 3, 2013. We had a great time.  Hope we have a bigger crowd next year. We always have so much fun!!

Save the Date!

We are less than two months away from the 5th annual Allen-Shaffer Family Reunion. I always get excited this time of year - thinking about the fun of getting together with family.  The planning has begun - invitations will be sent out in early July.

Remember the date and plan ahead to attend!

We talked about themes for next year and although we didn't vote, I think all who were involved agreed that the Carnival theme would be fun.  This will bring back memories of the carnivals that John, Michael and Jim used to hold down at the Shaffer farm.

An idea for next year...

 Maybe next year we can have a cage match fight! 

The 4th Annual Allen-Shaffer Family Reunion was a success.  Everyone had a great time. It was fun to see what Hollywood themes we came up with. Kellie and her crew dressed as the Muppets.  Penny, Steve and Dylan depicted Gilligan's Island, James, Diane and girls were the Worst Chef and Dave and Missy represented Grimm.  It was very hot so we didn't get around to playing Wiffleball this year...it was better to sit in the shade looking at pictures, talking and laughing.

4th on the 4th

2 months till the 4th annual Allen-Shaffer Family reunion!  I enjoy all the planning and prep for the reunion and just love the day!  It is so great seeing everyone, playing games, eating the great food, catching up with the family.  I am hoping that we will have a great turnout this year...hopefully some people who haven't gotten to attend will get to come this year.

Plan now to join in on Saturday, August 4th!

Famous people...

I added another famous person associated with our home town area. Terry reminded me that Wilt Chamberlain used to live in Canton...or was it Troy? Anyway, there is a new link to read about him...

Save the Date!!

The fourth annual Allen-Shaffer Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012

Reunion was great! So wonderful seeing everyone! It was hot....but not unbearable. Hoping even more family members can attend next year...you will have a great time!

Two weeks!!

The reunion is only 2 weeks away! I can't wait to see everyone! I know we are going to have a great time...playing wiffle ball...making ice cream...eating cheesecake (among other things). Looks like we will have a good crowd, sorry that everyone won't be able to make it!

See you all soon!

Missy

3 weeks till the reunion!

Well folks...it is almost here. The 3rd Annual Allen-Shaffer Family Reunion is 3 weeks from today! Plans are in full swing and we have many fun activities awaiting you! I hope to hear from many more of you in the next week letting me know you will be attending. Rooms seem to be in short supply for the weekend so don't wait till the last minute to find a place to stay.

See you soon!!

Getting ready for reunion

Plans for the 3rd Annual Allen-Shaffer Family reunion are heating up. Laura found out that it is the same day as National Cheesecake day so we must celebrate with cheesecake.

Checkout out Facebook page to vote on T-shirt ideas!

The reunion is less than 3 months away!!!

Merry Christmas...Happy New Year!

I can't believe how quickly time goes by. It seems like just a couple weeks ago that we were enjoying the family reunion....no it was 5 months ago!!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! We had a nice, calm day....opened presents and ate breakfast together in the morning then dinner with Dave's sister and family at night. Soon all the cookies will be gone and we can get back on the healthy eating wagon! Hmmmm...lunch time...those left over sweet potatoes are calling me from the fridge...and then a brownie for dessert!!

Famous people in our hometown area

Talking to the man who owns the B&B that we stay at in Troy we found out that the man who wrote "Mr. Sandman" was born in Troy. That got me to thinking....pause for everyone to have a good laugh at that....that I could add links to bios of famous people in the area. Check it out...>>>>>> over there...

Reunion was so much fun!

The reunion has come and gone for another year and we had a great time! The Manley - Bohlayer Farm was a wonderful place to have the gathering. So much room and we had it all to ourselves!

Thanks to everyone for bringing food and supplies and for pitching in to clean up!

Will post pictures soon!

T-shirts

I just picked up the T-shirts and they look great! It has been very hot here, hope the weather is good for the reunion. At least we have somewhere to be inside if it rains!

See you all soon!

Three weeks!

The 2nd annual Allen-Shaffer Family reunion is only three weeks from today! I hope to hear from many more family members by this weekend. I am hoping for a great turnout...for anyone who hasn't replied...please let me know this weekend if you are coming...I hope you are!!!

So Close now...

As the reunion grows closer, I am getting so excited...I am looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing what has been going on in our lives for the past year!

The weather here has been great, keep praying for another wonderful day on the 31st.

Still hoping to hear from many more family members that they are attending. We're going to have a great time...I promise!!

Have a great week!

Look at that!!!

Woo Hoo...look at that...only 34 days till the reunion!!!!

T-shirts

If you are ordering t-shirts the cost is $13.00 per shirt. It would be great to have the money prior to the reunion, but if that isn't possible, you can pay for them that day.

Thanks!